A New Type of Supramolecular Fluid Based on H 2 O–Alkylammonium/Phosphonium Solutions

Here we show that by adjusting the concentration of tetrabutyl ammonium and phosphonium salts in water (≈1.5–2.0 m), hydrophobic solvation triggers the formation of a unique, highly incompressible supramolecular liquid, with a dynamic structure similar to clathrates, involving essentially all H 2 O...

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Published in:Angewandte Chemie 2021-03, Vol.133 (14), p.7618-7624
Main Authors: López‐Bueno, Carlos, Herreros‐Lucas, Carlos, Suárez‐Rodríguez, Manuel, Bittermann, Marius R., Amigo, Alfredo, Woutersen, Sander, Giménez‐López, María, Rivadulla, Francisco
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Summary:Here we show that by adjusting the concentration of tetrabutyl ammonium and phosphonium salts in water (≈1.5–2.0 m), hydrophobic solvation triggers the formation of a unique, highly incompressible supramolecular liquid, with a dynamic structure similar to clathrates, involving essentially all H 2 O molecules of the solvent. Despite the increasing local order, the thermal diffusivity, and compressibility of these supramolecular liquids is strongly decreased with respect to bulk water due to slower relaxation dynamics. The results presented in this paper open an avenue to design a new family of supramolecular fluids, stable under atmospheric conditions, which can find important technological applications in energy storage and conversion.
ISSN:0044-8249
1521-3757
DOI:10.1002/ange.202015800